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The CrowdJustice page named “Stop Croydon Council's planning bias destroying our community”, claims there is a conflict of interest in the process.

“We are concerned that the council is driving through decisions without the usual democratic safeguards because the council is simultaneously the land owner, developer and planning authority,” it said.

“We feel there is a clear conflict of interest with this planning process.”

On Tuesday, April 24 a “pre-action letter” was sent from a solicitor to Croydon Council on behalf of Ms Toogood.

An artist's impression of what the new block will look like (Image: Brick By Brick)

The letter calls on the council to revoke planning permission and asks Brick by Brick to reconsider the scheme.

In response, a council spokeswoman said: “All proposed developments, irrespective of the nature of the applicant, go through a rigorous planning application process which includes seeking the views of local residents.

“All decisions made by the council’s cross party planning committee are taken in line with the relevant planning policies, laws and agreed housing targets.”

The fundraising page was started on Friday, April 23 and has now raised more than £2,000.